Ways to pick the best medical alert device

We've scoured the web to bring you a comparison of the best medical alert services available in the United States. Check our comparisons below, or complete our form and we will send you our top picks based on your requirements.

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Top 5 Best Medical Alerts

We will help you find the best medical alert system at the best rate.

Disclaimer: We have thouroughly reviewed all of these services and feel that our rankings are an honest and independent assessment of the product and services offered by each company. However, in order to provide a free review service to consumers, we may be compensated via commissions for referring you to the comapny's site.

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Choosing the right Medical Alert Device

The best medical alert device is the one that you or your loved one will actually use. Price and contracts are somewhat comparable across all the providers that we have reviewed. While we do feel that Medical Guardian and Great Call out perfromed most in terms of value and features, the contenders did put up a solid fight and were close runner ups. It is important to think about your daily routine when shopping for a medical alert devices as the range and batter life vary between the different companies. Other features like being waterproof may also be a big factor in the unit that you end up choosing.

Purchasing your Medical Alert device

Most of the providers that we reviewed offer AARP member discounts as well as other promo codes that we have provided above. Once you have made a choice for device, use one of the 'buy now' buttons above to get instant savings on your order. Many of the companies offer a 30 day money back guarantee that ensures you choose the best device for you.

Purchasing for a Loved One

Knowing that your family is safe is always a top priority. A simple thing like a medical alert device can give your loved ones the freedom they want while providing you with the comfort that help is just a click away. For parents that are living in their own home still this can be even more important. All of the devices we reviewed are easy to use and pretty much all seniors found them easy to understand.

Using a Medical Alert Promo Code

Most of the offers listed above will automatically insert the offer and apply the discount. However, if there is a specific coupon code shown than you will need to enter this at check out. Most websites will have a box with text by it asking, "do you have a promo code" or "discount code?". This is where you will want to enter the code and click, "apply".

Three Primary Medical Alert Device Systems

As you can probably tell already, there are many options for medical alert devices. We hope this short section helps you make scense of these different options.

Landline connected system: These are typically the most basic and affordable options. They are for use inside the house and while they do have good range (350-600 feet), they are not ment for those who are constantly on the go. Shop Landline Connected Systems.

On-The-Go (Mobile) systems: These, as the name suggests, are ment for seniors that are constantly on the go. They work anywhere in the USA and are opporated off of 3G cellular connections. This is the perfect option for those who like to get out of the house. Shop On-The-Go Systems.

Fall Detection Systems: This is a feature that you can add to either the Landline system or the On-The-Go (Mobile) systems. The fall detection will track your location via GPS in order to send medical help incase of a fall. These systems usually also have tempurature monitoring in order to provide real time data to health care professionals. Shop Fall Detection Systems.